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'Free French' fundraising pin

c. 1940
Overview

World War two era 'Free French' supporters pin badge, depicting the colours of the French flag (red, white and blue) on the diagonal and a central red Cross of Lorraine.
It is mostly rectangular in shape with two slightly curved sides at the bottom forming a point to resemble a flag or pennant.
It is made from laminated card and has a metal pin threaded through a small hole at the top for attachment.

Historical information

'France Libre' (Free France) was established by General Charles de Gaulle as a government-in-exile in London in June 1940 after the Fall of France to Nazi Germany.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00280
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Card (Laminated)
Paper
Width
25 mm
Height or length
40 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"FRANCE"

"LIBRE"

Keywords
World War Two
Badges & Buttons
France
History - Social
Year
c. 1940
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
Completeness
94
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'Free French' fundraising pin
'Free French' fundraising pin
Reverse of 'Free French' fundraising pin
Reverse of 'Free French' fundraising pin

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